HNC Hatworks (formerly known as Agnoulita Hats)

[Perry Underwood]

As far as the brim, something I've been meaning to invest in for myself, would be a brim press. Depending on how handy one is with some basic woodworking, this may be able to be DIYed.

There are several variations on the theme available online, including one sold from Stratton hats.
https://strattonhats.com/products/accessories/brim-press/

Anyways, the hat looks quite nice! Good choices on proportions.

Thank you, Jared. I did look at the link you provided, and I do have some woodworking skills. I'll look more into making something like that. Thank you again for your comment and suggestion.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Antelope/suede in wine. I went with an underwelt brim this time. It’s nice to have options.

I want the next one to be in velour just to see how the felt compares. I’m thinking of one in navy...I have a thing for blue hats. After the velour I think I’ll be done for a while as I tend to other irons in my hat fire.

Brent


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[Perry Underwood]

Variety is great! Is that a charcoal ribbon?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Variety is great! Is that a charcoal ribbon?

Yep. I considered another color to mix it up, but in the end charcoal works best for so many applications. It’s a fine color for cool and warm tones and it isn’t as harsh as black yet it offers wonderful contrast. I have more charcoal ribbons than any other color.


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[Just Daniel]

Great answer!

Wow, great questions that would take volumes to answer, still be subjective, and require someone more educated than me.

 

[Just Daniel]

I think that's one of the nicest new hats I've seen in a while! Sweet!

I picked up my Milan yesterday. It was packed like the other hats previously listed. The material is not too stiff, unlike some cardboard hard straw/hemp hats I've experienced. I like the 2 inch wide soft leather sweat and the gauze like cotton liner that keeps things very breathable. It fit my 57.5 long oval head perfectly. I'm very pleased with this hat.
Roger

 

[Just Daniel]

That's a great hat, and it fits you well!

Super thread and thanks for posting your reviews, the different perspective really helps.

Daniel

I've taken a few photos of the me wearing the hat. Please be forgiving of my selfie photographic skills.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Just FYI: Mr. P and his wife were involved in a traffic accident. He’s out of the hospital but his wife is still there. I don’t know any details.

Expect delays in answers to emails or work in progress.


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[Perry Underwood]

Just FYI: Mr. P and his wife were involved in a traffic accident. He’s out of the hospital but his wife is still there. I don’t know any details.

Expect delays in answers to emails or work in progress.

Brent, thank you for relaying this information. May Mr. P and his wife have a complete and speedy recovery.

 

[Musher]

! I wore this D'Aquino to my nephew's wedding Saturday.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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How do you like D’Aquino’s work? Her prices are certainly reasonable. It looks nice and you wear it well.

There is a dedicated D’Aquino thread that you should post this to, and don’t be surprised if one of the bartenders merges this thread.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My latest two hats arrived a couple of days ago.

Wine antelope/suede finish rabbit fur felt with charcoal ribbon. The hat has a nicely executed underwelt brim.

The felt is very soft and compliant and not unlike some of the vintage hats I own.

The crease is a work in progress. What you see is what I accomplished in a doctor’s office waiting room.


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[deadlyhandsome]

Second hat: Antelope/suede finished rabbit fur felt in “Iron” with a nice dull blue ribbon. I was hoping the felt would be closer to Winchester’s “steel,” but this iron is much darker. I asked for a bit stingier brim and an underwelt. This felt is much firmer than the wine I listed earlier.

The felt is more of a dark charcoal. I’ll admit that I was initially disappointed in how dark the felt was. It’s just enough lighter than black to be noticeable. It’s growing on me, but I’m not sure I would have ordered this color if I knew how dark it was.

Both of the hats have supple sweats and are nicely finished. Great job from Agnoulita.


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[Musher]

How do you like D’Aquino’s work? Her prices are certainly reasonable. It looks nice and you wear it well.

There is a dedicated D’Aquino thread that you should post this to, and don’t be surprised if one of the bartenders merges this thread.

Thanks.
I like Luisa and her hats very much. She is very nice and easy to work with. I do not think the fur felt is as heavy and soft as an Akubra but I did like the style of her Homburgs much better than theirs. It is closer to the one Al Pacino wore as Michael Corleone. I don't think the felt is as soft as the Beaver Brand Homburg or the Stetson Temple that I own but overall I like her hats and plan to order more. I also bought a white fedora when I bought the homburg and that is also something that Akubra does not offer. So I recommend her but I am a newbie at this fur felt business and am not that picky. If you visit Etsy you will see she offers quite a nice selection of hats and colors.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I like Luisa and her hats very much. She is very nice and easy to work with. I do not think the fur felt is as heavy and soft as an Akubra or as but I did like the style of her Homburgs much better than theirs. It is closer to the one Al Pacino wore as Michael Corleone. I don't think the felt is as soft as the Beaver Brand Homburg or the Stetson Temple that I own but overall I like her hats and plan to order more. I also bought a white fedora when I bought the homburg and that is also something that Akubra does not offer. So I recommend her but I am a newbie at this fur felt business and am not that picky.

All that matter is if you like them. I own a couple of her hats, but in the end we weren’t a very good fit for each other and I stopped ordering from her. There will always be a niche for made to order hats in this price range.

 

[Musher]

I have always liked hats. I was the only man to wear a hat to my nephew's wedding. I guess trends come and go.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I have always liked hats. I was the only man to wear a hat to my nephew's wedding. I guess trends come and go.

I like to follow my own aesthetic too. Sartorial preferences are not all that important in the big scheme, but I support individuality while also liking conventions that bind us together as a society; there aren’t many of those left.

My favorite hats are probably those that most here wouldn’t look at twice. Just as a suggestion, you might also look at Agnoulita (also on Etsy) as his felts and finish work are substantially better at only a slightly higher price. Just my own limited observations.


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[Perry Underwood]

I like them both. Do you find the weight of the felt to be lighter than Akubra's. I think the Agnoulita hat I have is a lighter weight. It kind of surprised me at first. However, it probably is a better match for the climate I find myself in.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I like them both. Do you find the weight of the felt to be lighter than Akubra's. I think the Agnoulita hat I have is a lighter weight. It kind of surprised me at first. However, it probably is a better match for the climate I find myself in.

Thanks, Perry. My experience with Akubra is all over the board. I recently had a Campdraft stolen from my car and I replaced it immediately. They were both the standard grade felt and both in taupe fawn. My first hat was reasonably soft, its replacement is stiff as cardboard. I like Akubra, but my limited experience is they lack consistency. That said, the felt on my Agnoulitas are all of the mid-weight variety. They aren’t true lightweights, but they are lighter than any of my Akubras. I really like their felt in weight, hand, and malleability .

I have Mr. P making me a velour hat as we speak. The weather is not a good match for velour, but I wanted one to compare to his standard rabbit, flecked fur, and antelope/suede finishes that I already own. This should be a heavier winter felt. I’m not sure that I’ll get around to trying one of his longhair felts.

Brent


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[deadlyhandsome]

First day in the Wine:

I’m diggin’ it so far.




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